AZ HB2227

Repeals Arizona's ban on abortion coverage in health insurance plans and removes restrictions on public funding for abortion services, allowing coverage for abortions necessary to save the woman's life or avert substantial bodily impairment.

Eliminates religious employer exemptions from contraceptive coverage requirements in health insurance policies, requiring all plans to cover FDA-approved contraceptive methods without cost-sharing barriers.

Requires pharmacies to fill valid prescriptions and establishes procedures for employee religious accommodations related to specific drug categories, while ensuring customers receive timely access to medications.

Mandates health professionals provide emergency contraception information and services to rape victims within 72 hours, with allowance for religious exemptions through referral to other providers.

Repeals numerous prior restrictions on abortion, including requirements related to parental consent forms, medication abortion protocols, and specific abortion clinic regulations enacted in previous legislative sessions (Laws 2011-2017).